Dynamic Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Ops, Overtime

911 Emergency Communications; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in La Grange, IL, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert units, and maintain communications with responding crews, following established plans and directions.

This role requires strong data handling, radio communication, and the ability to work varied shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in La Grange, IL, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert units, and maintain communications with responding crews, following established plans and directions.

This role requires strong data handling, radio communication, and the ability to work varied shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.